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THE COMMERCE (GA) NEWS, WEDNESDAY. TANUARY 30, 2008 - PAGE 3A — Election Is Tuesday Cont. from Paage 1A While the issue has generated a lot of discussion, its practical impact will likely be minimal in the short-term. Most restaurants that would sell alcohol by the drink in Jackson County are located within a municipality and won’t be affected by the vote. Many of those already have some Sunday alcohol pouring based on city regulations. The biggest impact in the near future will be to allow two coun ty golf courses to offer alcohol ic beverages to Sunday duffers. Only two unincorporated facili ties currently have a county pour ing licenses and both of those are golf courses. Traditions Golf Course at Traditions of Braselton and Eagle Greens Golf Course near Commerce have the only two county-issued pouring licenses. The measure is for by-the-drink sales only and would not allow Sunday package sales from con venience or grocery stores. Presidential Primaries At stake in the presidential pri maries are 87 delegates for the Democratic contenders and 72 for the Republicans. Each party will convene this summer to select their nominees for the presidency based largely on the results of pri mary elections and presidential caucuses. Following a big win in South Carolina, the latest polls have Illinois Senator Barak Obama leading New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton by a margin of 41 percent to 35 in what has become largely a two-candidate race for the Democratic nomination. But Democratic voters can also mark their ballots for for mer South Carolina senator and vice presidential candidate John Edwards, Delaware Senator Joe Biden, Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd, former Alaska Senator Mike Gravel, Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. All but Edwards have dropped out of the race. On the Republican side, Arizona Senator John McCain is the hot property following his South Carolina win, but Feb. 5 could revitalize the hopes of former New York Mayor Rudi Guiliani, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and for mer Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. Also on the GOP ballot are California Representative Duncan Hunter, frequent presi dential candidate Alan Keyes, Texas Congressman Ron Paul, Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo and former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson. Hunter, Tancredo and Thompson have dropped out since the ballot was approved. Georgia is but a part of the bigger “Super Tuesday" picture, with more than 22 states hold ing presidential primaries or cau cuses. By the end of the day, the picture could be much clearer as to who’ll be on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 4. To cast ballots Tuesday, voters must be able to provide proper photo identification, such as a valid driver’s license, or a federal, state or military ID. Some Changes In Store For Voters On Tuesday Jackson County Probate Judge Margaret Deadwyler, who also serves as election superinten dent, has announced that several precinct changes are planned. The changes include the follow ing: •Center precinct: Will move from Center Fire Department to Center Baptist Church, located at 9368 Commerce Road (across from the fire department). •Wilson precinct: Will move from the Maysville Fire Depart ment to the Maysville Public Li- brary, located at 9247 Gillsville Hwy., Maysville. • Hoschton precinct: Will move from Hoschton City Hall to the Hoschton Depot, located at 4272 Hwy. 53. •Porter precinct: Will move from the civic center building to the police and municipal building, located at 5040 Hwy. 53, Brasel ton. •Randolph precinct: Will move from West Jackson Middle School to Center United Methodist Church, located at 7649 Jackson Trail Road. “In order to keep up with the expanding population and for the convenience of voters, it has be come necessary to move the vot ing precincts," Deadwyler said. “We suggest you drive by these locations prior to election day to familiarize yourself with the new locations." Commerce voters will again uti lize two precincts, Minish North at the J. Nolan Spear Public Safe ty Complex on South Elm Street; and Minish South, at the Com merce Recreation Department of fice on Carson Street. For more information on the changes, call the probate office at 706-387-6276. NEED PRINTING? CALL 706-367-5233 / \ CITY OF COMMERCE NOTICE FROM WATER/SEWER DEPARTMENT JANUARY 2008 The City of Commerce will be conducting a smoke test of the sanitary sewer lines in the area bounded by S. Elm Street, Piedmont/Sam Brown Blvd., Stark Street and Poplar Street. The testing will take place at several locations from January 28, 2008 until February 8, 2008. The purpose of this testing is to determine locations where ground water and surface water may be entering the sewer system during rain events. Please make sure you run enough water in your sinks, tubs, and floor drains to fill the P trap. This is especially important at locations that are not used very often. Be advised that you will see smoke coming from the sewer vents of your buildings. This is a part of the test and is normal. If smoke appears inside a building this indicates a problem with your plumbing. You should contact a plumber to check this problem and correct it. THE SMOKE ITSELF IS NOT HARMFUL If you have any questions, please call the Water/Sewer Department at 706-335-4200 or City Hall at 706-335-3164. V Community Calendar To place events on the Community Calendar, call 706-387-5406 or e-mail mark@mainstreetnews.com Thursday, Jan. 31 Kiwanis Club meets: Noon, Commerce Civic Center. Garden club reception: 7:00 to 9 p.m., Commerce Public Library. The Harmony Grove Garden Club invites all pro spective members to a recep tion featuring a guest speaker, door prizes and refreshments. Monday, Feb. 4 Commerce Council meets: 6:00 p.m., City Hall. This "work session" prepares the city coun cil for its regular meeting the following Monday. Nicholson Council meets: 7:00 p.m., City Hall. Maysville Council meets: 7:00 p.m., City Hall. Tuesday, Feb. 5 JCCO Meets: 6:30 p.m., conference room, BJC Medical Center. Jackson County Com munity Outreach is a grassroots organization. TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m., BJC Medical Center cafeteria. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weight loss group. Weigh-in is from 5:00 to 5:50. Lions Club meets: 7:00 p.m., Ryan's Steakhouse, Banks Crossing. Airport Authority meets: 5:30 p.m., Jackson County Ad ministrative Building, Jefferson. Wednesday, Feb. 6 Chamber breakfast: 7:30 a.m., Jackson EMC, Jefferson. Frank Norton will present his annual "Native Intelligence" report. All chamber members and guests are welcome. Thursday, Feb. 7 Kiwanis Club meets: Noon, Commerce Civic Center. School board meets: 7:00 p.m., location to be an nounced. This "work session" of the Commerce Board of Education is used to prepare for the regular meeting the fol lowing Monday. Monday, Feb. 11 Commerce Council meets: 6:30 p.m., Commerce Room, Commerce Civic Center. School board meets: 7:00 p.m., Commerce High School media center. The Commerce Board of Education operates the city's school system. Tuesday, Feb. 12 TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m., BJC Medical Center cafeteria. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weight loss group. Weigh-in is from 5:00 to 5:50. Thursday, Feb. 14 Kiwanis Club meets: Noon, Commerce Civic Center. Cold Sassy Quilters: 1:00 p.m., Commerce Public Library. Monday, Feb. 18 Library board meets: 5:00 p.m., Commerce Public Library. The Commerce Library Board oversees the city library. Mended Hearts meets: 7:00 p.m., conference room, BJC Hospital. Mended Hearts is a support group for heart pa tients ana their families. Tuesday, Feb. 19 TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m., BJC Medical Center cafeteria. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weight loss group. Weigh-in is from 5:00 to 5:50. Thursday, Feb. 21 Kiwanis Club meets: Noon, Commerce Civic Center. Pilot Club meets: 7:00 p.m., Parham's Restaurant. The Pilot Club of Commerce meets on the thrd Thursday of each month. Monday, Feb. 25 Hospital authority meets: 1:30 p.m., conference room, BJC Medical Center. The BJC Medical Center Authority man ages BJC Hospital and Nursing Home. It normally meets on the third Monday of each month but was moved back a week due to the Presidents' Day holiday. City planning meeting: 7:00 p.m., Peach Room, Commerce Civic Center. The Commerce Planning Commission makes recommendations on zoning requests and land use matters. Tuesday, Feb. 26 JCCO Meets: 6:30 p.m., conference room, BJC Medical Center. Jackson County Com munity Outreach is a grass roots organization. TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m., BJC Medical Center cafeteria. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weight loss group. Weigh-in is from 5:00 to 5:50. Thursday, Feb. 28 Kiwanis Club meets: Noon, Commerce Civic Center. Monday, March 3 Commerce Council meets: 6:00 p.m., City Hall. This "work session" prepares the city council for its regular meet ing the following Monday. Nicholson Council meets: 7:00 p.m., City Hall. Maysville Council meets: 7:00 p.m., City Hall. Tuesday, March 4 TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m., BJC Medical Center cafeteria. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weight loss group. Weigh-in is from 5:00 to 5:50. Lions Club meets: 7:00 p.m., Ryan's Steakhouse, Banks Crossing. Airport Authority meets: 5:30 p.m., Jackson County Ad ministrative Building, Jefferson. Wednesday, March 5 Chamber breakfast: 7:30 a.m., location TBA. Commerce Civic Center. All members of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce are invited. Thursday, March 6 Kiwanis Club meets: Noon, Commerce Civic Center. School board meets: 7:00 p.m., location to be an nounced. This "work session" of the Commerce Board of Education is used to prepare for the regular meeting the fol lowing Monday. Monday, March 10 Commerce Council meets: 6:30 p.m., Commerce Room, Commerce Civic Center. School board meets: 7:00 p.m., Commerce High School media center. The Commerce Board of Education operates the city's school system. Tuesday, March 11 TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m., BJC Medical Center cafeteria. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weight loss group. Weigh-in is from 5:00 to 5:50. Wednesday, March 12 CABA meeting: Noon, Com merce Civic Center. All Com merce Area Business Associa tion members are invited. Thursday, March 13 Kiwanis Cluo meets: Noon, Commerce Civic Center. Cold Sassy Quilters: 1:00 p.m., Commerce Public Library. Monday, March 17 Hospital authority meets: 1:30 p.m., conference room, BJC Medical Center. The BJC Medical Center Authority man ages BJC Hospital and Nursing Home. It meets on the third Monday of each month at the same time and place. Library board meets: 5:00 p.m., Commerce Public Library. The Commerce Library Board oversees the city library. Mended Hearts meets: 7:00 p.m., conference room, BJC Hospital. Mended Hearts is a support group for heart pa tients ana their families. Tuesday, March 18 TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m., BJC Medical Center cafeteria. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weight loss group. Weigh-in is from 5:00 to 5:50. Thursday, March 20 Kiwanis Cluo meets: Noon, Commerce Civic Center. Pilot Club meets: 7:00 p.m., Parham's Restaurant. The Pilot Club of Commerce meets on the third Thursday of each month. Monday, March 24 City planning meeting: 7:00 p.m., Peach Room, Commerce Civic Center. The Commerce Planninq Commission makes recommendations on zoning requests and land use matters. Tuesday, March 25 TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m., BJC Medical Center cafeteria. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weight loss group. Weigh-in is from 5:00 to 5:50. Thursday, March 27 Kiwanis Cluo meets: Noon, Commerce Civic Center. — Utility Buildings Cont. from Page 1A “I want somebody who can write a sign ordinance that will stand up in court,” said Zellner, who estimated that the city would have to pay $5,000 to $6,000 for such a document. As for Sears, the planning com mission agreed to recommend that he be given a variance for the building, but specified conditions including the removal of an exist ing building and “lean-to," that the side facing Willow Street have vinyl siding to match the color of his house, that the roof match the color of the roof of his house and that the building be no closer than 75 feet from a stream on the back of the lot. Officers Re-Elected In the only other business, the planning commission unanimous ly re-elected its officers for 2008. They include Perry as chairman; Joe Feffew as vice chairman; and Zellner as secretary. 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Historial Courthouse at 105 U.S. Hwy. 441 North in Homer pd.-2/2008 JEFFERSON ISP AMERICAN LEGION Albert Gordon Post 56 Each 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Harvie Lance, Commander Phone (706) 654-1274 3io Georgia Real Estate Investors FttsS Association, Inc. - Athens Meets the third Thursday each month 7:00 pm at the Holiday Inn 197 East Broad St, Athens, GA 30601 Tom Hewlett - Chapter President mail to: thewlettl @charter.net website: www.gareia.org pj jo/07 The Jackson Co. Republican Party Would like you to meet us for breakfast the second Sat. of each month, 8:00 at The Jefferson House. For more information, call 706-652-2967 or email fishyglass@yahoo.com Pd.os/os BANKS COUNTY i|I AMERICAN LEGION Post 215 Meets each 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. In Homer, GA at the American Legion Building on Historic Highway 441 Pd.o6/os VETERANS OF tUP FOREIGN WARS Post 4872, Hurricane Shoals Convention Ctr. Each 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. Mike Buffington, Commander Phone 706-335-6532 263 JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB Meets 2nd & 4th Monday Jefferson City Clubhouse 6:30 p.m. • (706) 367-1400 Mark Bradley, President 260 UNITY LODGE F& A.M. No. 36, Jefferson, GA 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. A. Ben Wurtz • 706-367-1400 Borders St. behind Tabo’s 260 JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB Meets Tuesdays Jefferson City Clubhouse 12:30 p.m. • (706) 654-2237 Clay Eubanks, President 260 RECYCLE THIS PAPER IN KEEP JACKSON COUNTY BEAUTIFUL RECYCLING BINS